1. An An Introduction to World Religions An An Introduction to World Religions An 2011-10-202011-10-20

2. Slide 2. Typical Agenda Attendance :15 In the Religious Calendar :19 Religion in the News :23 Announcements / Administrativa :25 discussion of the assigned reading :35 Explaining a concept– for the exam’s paragraph answer section. Three approaches to religion :50 Video with focus questions and discussion :04 Homework for Next Time

3. Slide 3. 2011-10-20 Agenda Attendance :15 In the Religious Calendar :19 Religion in the News :23 Announcements / Administrativa :25 discussion of the assigned reading :35 Explaining a concept– for the exam’s paragraph answer section. Jain history Jainism contrasted with Hinduism What are the three Jain principles? :50 Video with focus questions and discussion :04 Homework for Next Time

4. Slide 4. From 1991 to 2009, Dr. Annette Ahern was a dedicated professor, writer, researcher, and member of the Department of Religious Studies at St. Francis Xavier University. Annette was a loving wife and mother, an active member of St. Paul’s Anglican Church, and a friend to many. After a brief illness, Annette died on Thursday 22 October 2009 at the age of 51. Enriched by her life, we honour her with these memorial events. 3:00 pm: Tree planting ceremony, on the lawn near Immaculata Hall 4:00 pm – Memorial Lecture – Schwartz Building, Room 156 : “Ecotheology and the Practice of Hope” By Dr. Anne Marie Dalton Following the lecture, please join us for a reception in the vestibule. The Dr. Annette Ahern Memorial Lecture Friday October 21, 2011

5. Slide 5. Opening Reception Thursday, October 20th 4-6pm “Water Music” At the Lyghtesome Gallery – October 20 to November 18 A unique exhibit featuring a collection of colour photographs by John Berridge and poetry by Anne Simpson, the second creative collaboration by this talented duo The sensitivities of an accomplished theologian/photographer meet the intuitions of one of Canada’s treasured poets. The exhibit is dedicated to the memory of mutual friend and colleague, Annette Ahern.

6. In the calendar In the calendar In the calendar In the calendar 1.Yom Kippur, Oct 8, 2011Yom Kippur Judaism Yom Kippur also known as the Day of Atonement, is the most solemn of the Jewish holidays. Its central themes are atonement and repentance. Jews traditionally observe this holy day with a 25- hour period of fasting and intensive prayer, often spending most of the day in synagogue services. services

7. Religion in the News Religion in the News Insert FLV Religion in the News Religion in the News Religion in the News Insert FLV Religion in the News 1.Pope to Protestants: Faith is not something that can be negotiated

8. Slide 8. CoXistCoXist the Religious Studies Students’ Society (CoXist) event Monday, October 24 at 5:00pm

9. Slide 9. Hinduism Beginning with slide #104 to slide #125 Goddesses Life stages Bhakti poetry

10. Slide 10. For Homework For Thursday, 12:15 Read Chapter 4 on Jainism, and write the quiz on Moodle For Monday, 11:15 Read pages 135-156 of Chapter 5 on Buddhism, and write the quiz on Moodle For Tuesday, 1:15 Read “Setting in Motion the Wheel of Truth” (on Moodle), for discussion